Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $61,540 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $47,200
90th percentile $73,640
Employed locally 1,440
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,200
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $61,540
    75th
    $61,540
    90th
    $73,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 69% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $64,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,510
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,400

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Construction Laborers $46,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Portland, ME is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Portland, ME is 26.5% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Portland?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $47,200 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.